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Bob Marley

Active

1960s - 1980s

Born

February 6, 1945 in Nine Mile, Saint Ann Parish, Jamaica

Died

May 11, 1981 in Miami, FL

Genre

Reggae

Styles

Political Reggae Roots Reggae Rocksteady Ska

Also Known As

Robert Nesta Marley

Member Of

The Wailers Bob Marley & the Wailers
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Bob Marley

Biography by Jason Ankeny

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The reggae artist with the greatest impact in history, who introduced Jamaican music to the world and changed the face of global pop music.
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Album Highlights

  • Natty Dread
    Bob Marley & the Wa … / Bob Marley
    Natty Dread
  • Burnin'
    Bob Marley & the Wa … / Bob Marley
    Burnin'
  • Babylon by Bus
    Bob Marley & the Wa … / Bob Marley
    Babylon by Bus
  • Catch a Fire
    Bob Marley & the Wa … / Bob Marley
    Catch a Fire
  • Soul Rebels
    Bob Marley / Bob Marley …
    Soul Rebels
  • Legend: The Best of Bob Marley and the Wailers
    Bob Marley & the Wa … / Bob Marley
    Legend: The Best of Bob …
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